| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Early Ab, IgG |
| Code |
Epstein Barr Virus Early Ab., EBV Early Ab., EBV EA IgG. |
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CPT Code |
86663 |
| Last Modified |
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| Test Name |
EBV EA IgG. |
| Synonyms |
Epstein Barr virus early antigen antibody |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Red or Gold |
| Collection Volume |
4.0 mL or 3.5 mL |
| Storage |
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| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
096248 EBV Early Antigen Ab, IgG |
| Clinical Use |
Aid in the diagnosis of EBV infection (infectious mononucleosis) |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 mL |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
The results from this panel are not by themselves diagnosticand should be considered in association with other clinical data and patient symptoms. This test is intended for qualitative determination only. The numeric value of the final result above the cutoff is not indicative of the amount of EBV-EA antibody. |
| Methodology |
CL - Chemiluminescence |
| Limitations |
The results from this panel are not by themselves diagnosticand should be considered in association with other clinical data and patient symptoms. This test is intended for qualitative determination only. The numeric value of the final result above the cutoff is not indicative of the amount of EBV-EA antibody.
Cause for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; grossly icteric, visible particulate matter; gross bacterial contamination |
